Step Cut Baguette Diamond

The different styles of step cut diamonds.

Step cut baguette diamond.

And the carré cut is a square shape whose facets may resemble a pyramid when viewed from above. The two are similar but there are some key differences including. In contrast large baguettes are hard to find. Emerald cut diamonds are easier to source in larger sizes.

The traditional translation of the french word is rod or stick but one meaning given in randle cotgrave s 1673 french and english dictionary is a little jewel it is the diminutive of the french. The origin of the term baguette for these small step cut diamonds is up for debate. Baguettes are part of the step cut family which also includes emerald and asscher cuts. Flank a cushion or princess center diamond with baguettes to create stunning contrast.

One of the distinguishing features of step cut diamonds is the straight clearly defined facets. Availability of emerald cut vs baguette cut diamonds. A baguette diamond is a rectangular step cut that may have straight or tapered edges. Baguette cut engagement rings left and emerald cut ring designs right buying a baguette diamond or an emerald step cut diamond.

Asscher diamond and tapered baguette engagement ring while the ring pictured above combines two different step cut diamond shapes asscher and baguette you can add more sparkle by combining baguette diamonds with a brilliant or mixed cut diamond. This gives diamonds like baguettes a very different appearance to round cut diamonds with less sparkle and brilliance. The baguette cut diamond has a long rectangular shape and is cut with 14 facets.